The discussion revolves around the applications and distinctions between Rayleigh scattering and Raman scattering, focusing on when to use elastic versus inelastic scattering in the context of incident photons.
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the applications or criteria for using Rayleigh versus Raman scattering, indicating that multiple views and uncertainties remain in the discussion.
The discussion highlights a lack of clarity regarding the definitions and contexts in which elastic and inelastic scattering should be applied, as well as the implications of these choices.
What don't you understand here:Ebi Rogha said:Summary:: When studying incidental photons, when should I use elastic scattering (Rayleigh scattering) and when inelastic scattering (Raman Scattering)?
What is the application of each of them?
I do not understand when we use elastic approach and when use inelastic approach for:PeroK said:What don't you understand here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raman_scattering
and here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayleigh_scattering
Is this an idle question? Or, is there some specific reason for asking?Ebi Rogha said:I do not understand when we use elastic approach and when use inelastic approach for:
1- an incident light
2-an incident single photon